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Famous Norwegian Women on Stamps
OTHILIE TONNING (1854-1931)
In 1988 the Salvation Army celebrated 100 years in Norway. Othilie Tonning who joined the Army in 1890 became one of the great pioneers within their social Click to enlargeservices. She was the leader of the work in the slum areas for almost 30 years. Her work with women, children and poor homes contributed to the foundation of 70 social institutions under the management of the Salvation Army. She was also a town councillor in Oslo for many years. On the right side of the stamp we can see a salvationist nursing a patient.